Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Clinical Research Fellows (full or part-time, fixed term)
Ref: RA2284
£36,616 to £70,425 per annum, pro rata for part-time (appropriate to NHS level of progress)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Clinical Research Fellows to join the Norwich Medical School. These posts have arisen to support clinical academic training and medically qualified trainees aiming to undertake postgraduate research leading to a PhD or an MD (Res).
The posts are available for both basic science and clinical work in any of the labs available in Norwich Medical School.
For candidates with basic science experience, you are expected to have some experience in a variety of in vivo techniques and in vitro work (including the use of primary cells isolated from mice or human).
For candidates with clinical experience, you are expected to have participated in clinical research.
It is essential that candidates are able to demonstrate that they have already been successful in publishing research publications.
We aim to fund up to four Clinical Research Fellows from 1 April 2025 working from 0.3 FTE to 1.0 FTE from 6-12 months, a time that will allow them to secure pilot data for a competitive PhD application or complete ongoing research.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part-time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 3 February 2025
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